Brigham Young

Birth Date

1801 June 1

Death Date

1877 August 29

Gender

Male

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Brigham Young was born June 1, 1801, in Whitingham, Vermont. In 1835, three years after he joined the Church, he was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. As successor to Joseph Smith, he led the migration west in 1846–47 to the Rocky Mountains and founded Salt Lake City. He was sustained as President of the Church on December 27, 1847. As Church President and territorial governor of Utah, he established Latter–day Saint settlements in Utah and throughout the American West. Under his direction, construction commenced on the Salt Lake, St. George, and Logan temples. He brought the telegraph and the railroad to Utah and encouraged cooperative industry among Latter-day Saints, and he encouraged excellence and refinement in every aspect of life. He died August 29, 1877, in Salt Lake City, after nearly 30 years as Church President.

(CH- Prophets of the Restoration)

Born in Wittingham, Windham, Vermont

1801 June 1

Mother

Abigail Howe

Father

John Young

Baptized by Eleazer Miller

1832 April 14 (Age 30)

Served in Canadian Mission

1832–1833 (Age 31) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Ohio

Additional Notes

Accompanied Joseph Young and Elder Kimball

Served in Eastern States Mission

1833 April 1–July 13 (Age 31) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Ohio

Additional Notes

Accompanied his brother, Joseph; returned accompanying 20 or 30 brethren.

Served in Eastern States Mission

1834 February 20 (Age 32) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Additional Notes

Labored without a companion.

Served in Eastern States Mission

1835 May 4 (Age 33) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the twelve

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Additional Notes

Also preached to several tribes of indians.

Served in Eastern States Mission

1836 May 17–September 15 (Age 34) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Ohio

Additional Notes

Started in companionship with Joseph Young and Elijah Reed, came back with Lyman E. Johnson and others coming to Kirtland. (Journal History)

Served in Eastern States Mission

1837 February 17–January (Age 35) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Priesthood Quorum

Quroum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Additional Notes

Left with Dr. Willard Richards, later accompanied Phinehas and George Richards.

Served in Eastern States Mission

1837 July 28–August 19 (Age 36) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Ohio

Additional Notes

Joined Joseph Smith for Fairport.

Served in Central States Mission

1839 April 18 (Age 37) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Residence When Called

Quincy, Illinois

Additional Notes

Brigham Young and others of the Twelve traveled to Far West, Missouri in fulfillment of a Revelation recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants.

Served in British Mission

1839 September–1840 July (Age 38) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Residence When Called

Commerce, Illinois

Called as President to British Mission

1840 July–1841 April (Age 39) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Called as President of the Twelve

1841 January 19 (Age 39)

D&C124:127 at Nauvoo, Illinois

Served in Central States Mission

1842 September –November (Age 41) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Residence When Called

Nauvoo, Illinois

Served in Eastern States Mission

1843 July –October 22 (Age 42) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Married

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Served in Eastern States Mission

1844 May –August 6 (Age 42) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Plurally Married

Priesthood Quorum

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Priesthood Office

Apostle

Residence When Called

Nauvoo, Illinois

Additional Notes

Visited the different missions in the States. Joseph Smith was martyred while Brigham was on this mission.

Married Eliza Roxcy Snow

1846 February 3 (Age 44)

Received Revelation for the Church on How to Organize Western Journey

1847 February (Age 45)

D&C 136 given at Winter Quarters, Iowa

Death in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

1877 August 29 (Age 76)

Among Choice Ones in Spirit World

1918 October 3

D&C 138:53 Revelation given to President Joseph F Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Brigham Young (1801 - 1877) Profile

Sources

Brigham Young journals, 1832-1846, Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878, Church History Library

Brigham Young journals, 1832-1846, Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878, Church History Library.

British Mission history, 1841-1971, Church History Library

British Mission history, 1841-1971, Church History Library. Transcript for British Mission history, 1841-1971, Church History Library

Historical Department journal history of the Church

Historical Department journal history of the Church.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 14 March 1837.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 20 February 1834.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 31 December 1832, Page 1.

Historical Department Journal History of the Church, 4 May 1835

Historical Department Journal History of the Church, 4 May 1835. Transcript for Historical Department journal history of the Church, 4 May 1835

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 8, 9

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 8, 9, 13 July 1843.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, April 18

Historical Department journal history of the Church, April 18, Page 3 21 26 1839.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, April 4

Historical Department journal history of the Church, April 4.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, July 27

Historical Department journal history of the Church, July 27, Page 1 6, 19.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, March 25 1

Historical Department journal history of the Church, March 25 1.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, September 10

Historical Department journal history of the Church, September 10, Page 1 12 4.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, September 18

Historical Department journal history of the Church, September 18, Page 1 1839;.

Index to the British Mission history,1841-1971, Church History Library

Index to the British Mission history,1841-1971, Church History Library.

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple endowment register

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple endowment register, 10 December 1845.